Discover a rare piece of American history with this original Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) featuring officers of the 7th Cavalry, directly associated with the somber events at Wounded Knee, South Dakota. The sepia-toned photograph captures a solemn gathering of military figures, providing a poignant glimpse into the aftermath or operational period surrounding one of the most significant and tragic chapters in US history. This meticulously preserved image, produced by the O'Neill Photo Co., stands as a powerful visual document from the late 19th century, likely dating to the early 1890s.
This historical postcard is a compelling collectible, offering an authentic photographic record of the individuals involved in the Wounded Knee incident. The detail captured in the officers' uniforms and expressions provides an invaluable resource for historians, military enthusiasts, and collectors of Western Americana. Its status as an RPPC ensures its authenticity as a direct photographic print, making it a more desirable and historically significant item than a lithographic reproduction. This piece is a tangible link to a pivotal moment, evoking the complex narratives of the American Frontier and the cavalry regiments that played a central role.
Related Items:
U.S MILITARY 7th CAVALRY METAL HAT BADGE PIN CROSSED SABERS SWORDS GEORGE CUSTER
$14.95
WWII Spec M-8-31B Service Coat, U. S. 7th Cavalry Regiment with Combat Badge
$475.00
Pre WWII US Army m1926 Spec 8-31B Service Coat 1st Cavalry Regt, 7th CAV BDE
$450.00
